Bradford White RE3 Service Manual page 23

Double Element, Non-Simultaneous, Single Phase,
Off Peak Operation.
Water In Tank Is Cold With Power ON.
1. This procedure assumes line voltage,
ECO and elements are in working order.
2. Turn power "ON" to water heater.
3. Set multi-meter to "Volts AC."
4. Check across terminals L4 and T2 of
upper thermostat (see Figure 24).
A) Rated voltage NOT present,
recheck ECO (see page 14).
If ECO is okay, replace thermostat.
B) Rated voltage IS present,
proceed to next step.
5. Check across element terminals
(see Figure 25).
A) Rated voltage NOT present,
check wire connections from
thermostat to element.
B) Rated voltage IS present,
Repeat element testing
see page 15.
Tank Does Not Deliver Enough Hot Water.
1. This procedure assumes line voltage, ECO and elements are in
working order. Be sure OFF PEAK meter has not interrupted
line voltage.
2. Turn power "ON" to water heater and set multi-meter to "Volts AC."
3. Adjust temperature setting of upper & lower thermostat to the highest
setting. Water temperature in tank must be below thermostat
setting for this test.
4. See Figure 24 above. Check voltage across terminals L4 & T2 of
upper thermostat.
A) Rated voltage IS present, okay, upper thermostat is calling
for heat. Go to step 5 below.
B) Rated voltage NOT present, replace upper thermostat.
5. Adjust temperature setting of upper thermostat to the minimum
setting. Water temperature in tank must be above thermostat setting
for this test.
6. Check voltage across terminals T4 of upper thermostat & L1 of lower
thermostat (see Figure 26).
A) Rated voltage NOT present, replace upper thermostat.
B) Rated voltage IS present, upper thermostat is okay. Go to
step 7 on next page.
SERVICE PROCEDURE RE-III
Residential Thermostat Testing
High voltage exposure. Use caution to avoid
personal injury during this procedure.
Figure 24
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WARNING
Figure 25
Figure 26
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